Arita, Saga
Encyclopedia
is a town
located in Nishimatsuura District
, Saga
, Japan. It is known for producing Arita porcelain
, one of the traditional handicrafts of Japan. It also holds the largest ceramic fair in Western Japan, the Arita Ceramic Fair. This event is held from April 29 to May 5 (Golden Week) every year and has thousands of stores and stalls lining the six-kilometer main street.
On March 1, 2006 the town of Nishiarita
, from Nishimatsuura District
, was merged into Arita.
, bordering Nagasaki Prefecture
from its southwest to western sides. About 70% of the town is forest and mountains.
and Nagasaki Airport
.
Towns of Japan
A town is a local administrative unit in Japan. It is a local public body along with prefecture , city , and village...
located in Nishimatsuura District
Nishimatsuura District, Saga
is a district located in Saga Prefecture, Japan.As of February 1, 2009, the district has an estimated population of 21,066 and a density of 320 persons per km²...
, Saga
Saga Prefecture
is located in the northwest part of the island of Kyūshū, Japan. It touches both the Sea of Japan and the Ariake Sea. The western part of the prefecture is a region famous for producing ceramics and porcelain, particularly the towns of Karatsu, Imari, and Arita...
, Japan. It is known for producing Arita porcelain
Imari porcelain
Imari porcelain is the name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyūshū. They were exported to Europe extensively from the port of Imari, Saga between latter half of 17th century and former half of 18 th century, Japanese as well as the...
, one of the traditional handicrafts of Japan. It also holds the largest ceramic fair in Western Japan, the Arita Ceramic Fair. This event is held from April 29 to May 5 (Golden Week) every year and has thousands of stores and stalls lining the six-kilometer main street.
On March 1, 2006 the town of Nishiarita
Nishiarita, Saga
was a town located in Nishimatsuura District, Saga, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 9,374 and a density of 242.16 persons per km². The total area was 38.71 km²....
, from Nishimatsuura District
Nishimatsuura District, Saga
is a district located in Saga Prefecture, Japan.As of February 1, 2009, the district has an estimated population of 21,066 and a density of 320 persons per km²...
, was merged into Arita.
Geography
Arita is located in the western part of Saga PrefectureSaga Prefecture
is located in the northwest part of the island of Kyūshū, Japan. It touches both the Sea of Japan and the Ariake Sea. The western part of the prefecture is a region famous for producing ceramics and porcelain, particularly the towns of Karatsu, Imari, and Arita...
, bordering Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. The capital is the city of Nagasaki.- History :Nagasaki Prefecture was created by merging of the western half of the former province of Hizen with the island provinces of Tsushima and Iki...
from its southwest to western sides. About 70% of the town is forest and mountains.
Adjoining municipalities
- Saga PrefectureSaga Prefectureis located in the northwest part of the island of Kyūshū, Japan. It touches both the Sea of Japan and the Ariake Sea. The western part of the prefecture is a region famous for producing ceramics and porcelain, particularly the towns of Karatsu, Imari, and Arita...
: ImariImari, Sagais a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū, Japan. Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain, which is the European collectors' name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, Saga Prefecture. The porcelain was exported from the port of Imari specifically for...
, TakeoTakeo, Sagais a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū, Japan.-Geography:Takeo is located in the western part of Saga Prefecture. It is approximately west of Saga City and approximately east of Sasebo. Takeo has a complex topography including mountains, mountain basins and riverside... - Nagasaki PrefectureNagasaki Prefectureis a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. The capital is the city of Nagasaki.- History :Nagasaki Prefecture was created by merging of the western half of the former province of Hizen with the island provinces of Tsushima and Iki...
: HasamiHasami, Nagasakiis a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan. It is known, along with neighboring Arita, Saga Prefecture for its china manufacturing....
, SaseboSasebo, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, the city has an estimated population of 259,800 and the density of 609 persons per km². The total area is 426.47 km². The locality is famed for its scenic beauty. The city includes a part of Saikai National Park...
History
- April 1, 1889 – The modern municipal systemMunicipalities of JapanJapan has three levels of government: national, prefectural, and municipal. The nation is divided into 47 prefectures. Each prefecture consists of numerous municipalities. There are four types of municipalities in Japan: cities, towns, villages and special wards...
is established. In accordance with this system the village of Sarayama is renamed and reclassified as the town of Arita. Also at this time the villages of Shin, Magarikawa and Ōyama are formed. - November 13, 1896 – The village of Shin is renamed Arita.
- January 1, 1947 – The village of Arita becomes a town and is renamed Higashi-Arita.
- April 1, 1954 – Higashi-Arita is incorporated into Arita.
- April 1, 1955 – Magarikawa and Ōyama merge to form the village of Nishi-Arita.
- January 1, 1956 – Several areas of Nishi-Arita are incorporated into Arita.
- April 1, 1965 – Nishi-Arita becomes a town.
- March 1, 2006 – Nishi-Arita is incorporated into Arita.
Municipal elementary schools
- Arita Elementary School
- Arita Chūbu Elementary School
- Magarikawa Elementary School
- Ōyama Elementary School
Air
There are no airports in Arita. The closest airports are Saga AirportSaga Airport
is an airport in the Kawasoe area of Saga, Saga Prefecture, Japan.-Airlines and destinations:-External links:*...
and Nagasaki Airport
Nagasaki Airport
is an international airport located west of the railway station in the city of Ōmura and north northeast of the Nagasaki railway station in the city of Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan...
.
Rail
- Main station: Arita Station
- JR Kyushu, Sasebo LineSasebo LineThe is a railway line in Japan running from Hizen-Yamaguchi Station in Kōhoku, Saga Prefecture to Sasebo Station in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture. It is part of the route connecting Sasebo with Saga and Fukuoka...
: (To TakeoTakeo, Sagais a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū, Japan.-Geography:Takeo is located in the western part of Saga Prefecture. It is approximately west of Saga City and approximately east of Sasebo. Takeo has a complex topography including mountains, mountain basins and riverside...
) – Kami-AritaKami-Arita Stationis a train station in Nakataru 1-chōme, Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Sasebo Line.An employee is dispatched by the limit from Arita Station all over Arita Tōkiichi held period , and some limited express Midori and Huis Ten Bosch trains stopping at...
– Arita – (To SaseboSasebo, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, the city has an estimated population of 259,800 and the density of 609 persons per km². The total area is 426.47 km². The locality is famed for its scenic beauty. The city includes a part of Saikai National Park...
) - Matsuura RailwayMatsuura Railwayis a third sector railway company in Nagasaki and Saga Prefecture in Japan.-Principal investors:* Nagasaki Prefecture * Lucky Taxi * Tsuji Industry * Saihi Motor -History:...
, Nishi-Kyūshū LineNishi-Kyushu LineThe is a Japanese railway line operated by Matsuura Railway, which runs between Arita in Saga Prefecture and Sasebo in Nagasaki Prefecture.-Stations:Rapid Service: Down trains operate between Saza and Sasebo. Up trains operate between Sasebo and Tabira-Hiradoguchi.-History:The line was opened on...
: Arita – Midaibashi – Kurogō – ZōshukuZōshuku Stationis the railway station in Ōaza Magarikawa, Arita Town, Saga Prefecture. It is operated by Matsuura Railway and is on the Nishi-Kyūshū Line.- Adjacent stations :-History:*August 7, 1898 - Opens for business by Imari Railway....
– Nishi-Arita – Ōgi – Yamadani – Meotoishi – (To ImariImari, Sagais a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū, Japan. Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain, which is the European collectors' name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, Saga Prefecture. The porcelain was exported from the port of Imari specifically for...
)
- JR Kyushu, Sasebo Line
Road
- National highwaysNational highways of JapanJapan has a nationwide system of distinct from the expressways. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and other government agencies administer the national highways. Beginning in 1952, Japan classified these as Class 1 or Class 2. Class 1 highways had one- or two-digit numbers, while...
- National route 35Japan National Route 35National Route 35 is a national highway connecting Takeo and Sasebo in Japan.-Route Data:*Length: 35.2 km *Origin: Takeo, Saga *Terminus: Sasebo, Nagasaki...
- National route 202
- National route 498Japan National Route 498National Route 498 is a national highway of Japan connecting between Kashima, Saga and Sasebo, Nagasaki in Japan, with total length has 56.6 km ....
- National route 35
Sightseeing
- The Kyushu Ceramic MuseumKyushu Ceramic MuseumThe is a ceramics museum located in Arita town, Saga Prefecture, Japan.The museum was built to contribute to the local cultural heritage, and the development of ceramics and pottery culture throughout Kyūshū, southern Japan...
houses large exhibits of old and modern style ceramics. - The Porcelain ParkPorcelain ParkThe Arita Porcelain Park is a small theme park located in Arita town, Saga Prefecture, Japan. The Porcelain Park is a recreation of a traditional German village, and is located just on the outskirts of Arita on the road to Hasami. Most stunning is the reproduction of the “Zwinger,” a famous palace...
is a ceramic centered theme park, and is modeled on the Zwinger Palace in Germany. Ceramic ware from the heyday of Arita are on display in the gallery. - Arita Kan (有田館) has an exhibition of modern art porcelain, 400 different cups for coffee or tea and a theater with computerized puppets made of porcelain.
- "China On The Park" dates back to the end of the last century when the Fukugawa factory was chosen to provide the Imperial household with porcelain. This large and modern style facility contains a factory, galleries, shops and a restaurant.
- Tozan ShrineTōzan ShrineThe is located in Arita Town, Nishimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture. Tōzan Shrine has a porcelain archway and other items of porcelain which, at other shrines, are usually made of stone. This shrine was and still is particularly revered by Arita’s ceramists....
has a porcelain archway and other items of porcelain which, at other shrines, are usually made of stone. This shrine was and still is particularly revered by Arita’s ceramists. - Rokuroza (ろくろ座), located near Kami-Arita Station, is a place where one can learn how to make pottery.
Famous Pottery From Arita
- Arita ware
- KakiemonKakiemonKakiemon wares were produced at the factories of Arita, Saga Prefecture, Japan from the mid-17th century, with much in common with the Chinese "Famille Verte" style...
- Imari porcelainImari porcelainImari porcelain is the name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyūshū. They were exported to Europe extensively from the port of Imari, Saga between latter half of 17th century and former half of 18 th century, Japanese as well as the...
- Nabeshima (French Wikipedia article)
Potters From Arita
- Kakiemon Sakaeda, The 1st Kakiemon
- Sakaida Kakiemon XIV, who is a Living National TreasureLiving National Treasure (Japan)is a Japanese popular term for those individuals certified as by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as based on Japan's...
in Japan - Imaizumi Imaemon XIII, who is a Living National Treasure in Japan
- Tsuji Hitachi
- Ryuzan Aoki
- Manji Inoue, who is a Living National Treasure in Japan
See also
- Japanese potteryJapanese potteryJapanese pottery and porcelain , one of the country's oldest art forms, dates back to the Neolithic period...
- Yi Sam PyongYi Sam PyongYi Sam-pyeong , or Kanagae Sanbee in historical sources, was a Japanese potter who is said to have moved from Korea. He is often considered the father of Imari porcelain although the narrative is today questioned by historians...
(Yi Sam-p'young; 1579–1655) - HakujiHakujiHakuji is Japanese white porcelain originally made from a superior white-stoned clay thought to be discovered in the early 17th century at Izumiyama by Korean potter Ri Sampei ....
- Izumi Mountain
- Karatsu wareKaratsu wareis a style of pottery produced in and around Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. There are several variations produced in surrounding areas: Takeo Kokaratsu ware , Taku Kokaratsu ware, and Hirado Kokaratsu ware. There are also varieties based on style: Painted Karatsu, Mottled Karatsu, and Korean...
– Produced in Saga. The most produced pottery in western Japan. Believed to have started in the 16th century. Greatly influenced by Korean potters. - KoroKoroKoro is a Japanese incense burner or censer often used in Japanese tea ceremonies.Examples are usually of globular form with three feet, made in pottery, Imari porcelain, Kakiemon, Satsuma, enamel or bronze....
- Okawachiyama (see Nabeshima on Wikipedia France)